ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday met with Foreign Minister of Nepal, Shisir Khanal on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation, including through the Political Consultations and Economic Consultations mechanisms. The DPM/FM conveyed condolences over the loss and devastation …
DPM Dar, Nepali FM review bilateral relations, mull over ways to boost cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday met with Foreign Minister of Nepal, Shisir Khanal on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation, including through the Political Consultations and Economic Consultations mechanisms.
The DPM/FM conveyed condolences over the loss and devastation caused by the recent flash floods in Nepal, assuring that Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Nepal in this difficult time. Foreign Minister Khanal expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s support and briefed the DPM/FM on the extent of the calamity and its impact on people and infrastructure, a DPM’s Office news release said.
They also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest and underscored the importance of continued coordination at multilateral fora, particularly the UN and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Both sides agreed to maintain contact to further expand bilateral cooperation.
